How Much Does It Cost To Replace Ceiling Drywall?

Standard Services	Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per square foot:		$3.03	$3.75
Range for this type of project:		$909	$1,126
Estimate: $1,018
	Ceiling Drywall Cost	320 square feet	$138	$188
	Cost of residential-grade, 1/2"-thick, paper-faced gypsum board in 4'x8' sheets. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
	Ceiling Drywall Labor, Basic	12 hours	$727	$882
	Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation including 1 cutout per 100 SF. Backing surface will be leveled and installed. Drywall sheets will be laid out, fabricated, and fit, then secured to framing in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Inclusive of all staffing needs: thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup.
	Ceiling Drywall Job Supplies	320 square feet	$13	$15
	Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
	Ceiling Drywall Equipment Allowance	1 job	$31	$42
	Daily rental of specialty equipment that maximizes the quality and efficiency of the work. These include a manual drywall hoist, drywall cutting and fabrication tools, and auto-loading drywall screw gun. Consumable equipment elements not included.
	Ceiling Drywall Debris Disposal	300 square feet	$85	$97
	Safe, efficient removal of existing drywall and related materials. Drywall will be removed and broken into sections and disposed of safely, along with drywall fasteners.

Standard services

Ceiling Drywall Cost
$138 -$188

320
square feet

Cost of residential-grade, 1/2"-thick, paper-faced gypsum board in 4'x8' sheets. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.

Ceiling Drywall Labor, Basic
$727 -$882

12
hours

Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation including 1 cutout per 100 SF. Backing surface will be leveled and installed. Drywall sheets will be laid out, fabricated, and fit, then secured to framing in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Inclusive of all staffing needs: thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup.

Ceiling Drywall Job Supplies
$13 -$15

320
square feet

Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.

Ceiling Drywall Equipment Allowance
$31 -$42

1
job

Daily rental of specialty equipment that maximizes the quality and efficiency of the work. These include a manual drywall hoist, drywall cutting and fabrication tools, and auto-loading drywall screw gun. Consumable equipment elements not included.

Ceiling Drywall Debris Disposal
$85 -$97

300
square feet

Safe, efficient removal of existing drywall and related materials. Drywall will be removed and broken into sections and disposed of safely, along with drywall fasteners.

Optional Services

What you can expect

Range per square foot:
$3 - $4

Range for this type of project:
$909 - $1,126

Estimate:
$1,018

cost to replace ceiling drywall
National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot	$0.53
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 300 square foot	$1,056.29
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 300 square foot	$943.29 - $1,169.29

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